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@Youtube_Stole_My_Handle_Too

Жыл бұрын

Carry your nerdiness with pride girls - or else we the champions of nerds will spit you out of our mouths due to your lack of worthiness. That would be sad because you both have the necessary awkwardness to be allowed into the realm of nerds. Also, remember that women are dumber than men. Yes, we've got a mountain of evidence for this. Your brains are smaller than ours. This doesn't mean you cannot be smarter than a lot of guys, but it is extremely unlikely a woman will be smarter than all men. It isn't completely impossible but the numbers are certainly not in your favor. As for you two in particular, you are smart enough to be nerds, but not geniuses. Try to be happy about what you are and adapt your life around it. When it comes to intelligence, this is something we've yet to learn how to improve. Yes, I'm truly a male chauvinist, but this is not relevant in this context. Find yourself a smarter man each. This is the only way you will find happiness. A family can only have one boss and this will be the man. Pretty hard to swallow in these femi-radical, woke crazy times, but these are the facts. If you don't respect them, don't complain about being miserable.

@MrPeekOh

Жыл бұрын

Male audience member who would genuinely like a video on women's issues in chess

@maxbv3511

Жыл бұрын

Heloo I am from Romania. 🇹🇩 You have Romanian parents I ask because Alexandra and Andrea are Romanian names. You can speak Romanian language or only English.?

@Mdchessbro

Жыл бұрын

I sent you a message on ig

@exazee9900

Жыл бұрын

ace jack king queen

Alex: "My dad taught me..." Andrea: "OUR DAD!" Alex: "Our dad taught me..." Andrea: "and she was travelling with my dad"

@mrade5321

Жыл бұрын

😂

@ravikiran1997

Жыл бұрын

You gotta love Andrea 😂

@TwinBladeFury

Жыл бұрын

I have ADHD and I do the exact same thing. I get so annoyed when my siblings say "My dad" because he is NOT just their dad, but whenever I say it... he's my dad. Lol

@NowUrJustIncoherent

Жыл бұрын

Botez Gambit into check mate in two.

@yeahman147

Жыл бұрын

Lol you look at Andrea and think she must be a ditsy girl then you realise she's really good at playing chess and contradicting herself

The ADHD thing Andrea talked about is so true. I play alot of chess and its genuinely the only thing that can keep my brain focused 100% of the time. Some things come close like reading or playing fps games but my mind will still wander a bit in those

@danielyuan9862

Жыл бұрын

I have ADHD and I have done math competitions, and I haven't thought about it earlier, but it was one of the few ways I could sit down and focus.

@toriless

Жыл бұрын

Not sure I knew Andrea has ADHD but I am not surprised given her behavior at times.

@Otzkar

Жыл бұрын

i get the fps but i have big problems with reading. my mind will wander of and i will not comprehend anything i read the last 2 pages..

@contagious_noob3651

Жыл бұрын

@@Otzkar I think the main reason it does a good job at keeping me focused is because I have to be in order to understand it if my brain is wandering then it will be like two pages later and I'm like wait wtf is happening?

@HenriqueErzinger

Жыл бұрын

The problem with my ADHD and chess is that I can't keep interested in it for too long. I will be super on top of my game, study, rank up and all that for a month or two, than never play for six months to years, than repeat the cycle. So I get pretty good and forget everything and have to relearn, so overall I'm pretty mediocre hahaha

LMAO the Magnus clip KILLED me, I did NOT expect that in the middle of this video. 😂😂🤣

@isaiahdam4350

Жыл бұрын

Bro even drunk he is better then me

@Metal_Dude

Жыл бұрын

@@isaiahdam4350 drunks he’s still better than GM’s so I mean don’t sweat it

@RyanGFC

Жыл бұрын

@@isaiahdam4350 He could be drunk, high, and sleep deprived and still demolish me with ease

@bhumangkasith3084

10 ай бұрын

Fr lol

I would absolutely love another video on women issues in chess. I'm teaching my daughter to play and I'm very interested in knowing how best to facilitate that and avoid the pitfalls that are learned from those with experience dealing with them

@mickeyrube6623

Жыл бұрын

Seriously, I don't get that take. I'm a guy, and I don't see how a video on women's issues in chess would not be entertaining. Didn't know that was a thing. If anything wouldn't fellow women be bored by hearing things that they have already experienced themselves?

@espana6699

Жыл бұрын

Ponla a jugar con Hombres aunque pierda mucho. Así sera muy buena jugando. Las mujeres procesan diferente cada jugada y los anticipos suelen ser incompletos

@divyanshsingh1078

Жыл бұрын

@@mickeyrube6623 addressing problem is the first step of rectifying it

@guillaumelagueyte1019

Жыл бұрын

Upvote and comment for more visibility!

@holyguacamoly8231

Жыл бұрын

yes me too😆

0:13 "OUR DAD" - Soviet Anthem starts playing

6:41 💀He castled irl to get away from her

I love hearing behind-the-scenes stories, even if they aren't juicy! I enjoy the psychological competition that goes on off the board as much as the one on it, so I'm curious - outside of the tournament room, do chess players play mind games on each other to try to psych out their upcoming opponents? If so, have either of you ever tried to mentally destabilize an opponent before a match, and how?

@toriless

Жыл бұрын

Heck they do it online via they KZread channels. Sometimes they team up too.

Definitely part 2. You two are so funny. I find this stuff very interesting.

@gokulevrai1026

Жыл бұрын

U know why queen is the most powerful piece in chess? Because the chessboard look just like a kitchen floor hahaha😹 someone has to flip the burger dumba$$

Part 2! Keep killing it you two!

@gokulevrai1026

Жыл бұрын

U know why queen is the most powerful piece in chess? Because the chessboard look just like a kitchen floor hahaha😹 someone has to flip the burger dumba$$

A part 2 is a must this video was pure gold thanks for sharing chess experiences/ women’s issues in chess

my son Zach was a 4 time champion around the metro in Minnesota. He was basically undefeated until he lost to the eventual national champion at a tournament when he was 12. He was good. he still plays but not like he used to. We did the traveling thing and it was fun but the sports really took over his life as he got older. Love you video. you guys are funny and super cute.

I want Andrea to make another video about her ADHD and how chess helps her concentrate.

@TheMattmatic

Жыл бұрын

A big part of that is probably that she's really interested in it and motivated, and then can concentrate on it. For other people with ADHD, it might be something else that captures them like that.

@xavierrenegade846

Жыл бұрын

ADHD is not real

@TheMattmatic

Жыл бұрын

@@xavierrenegade846 It is real.

Great video! :) I would love to hear more juicy chess stories if you decide to make a part 2.

I’m new into chess and I’m trying to learn everything fast which scrambles my brain lol. I enjoy watching your videos and I think y’all are awesome. I love hearing about the journeys of chess players and how they started out.

I got your chess set for Christmas and am learning how to play now!! Super excited but sad it took 20+ yrs to be introduced to chess

@ChocolateMilk..

Жыл бұрын

Probably for the best.

I just like listening to you two having fun and getting up to all kinds of stuff. The chess is secondary for me.

@toriless

Жыл бұрын

I can not help but notice Andrea is quieter when Alex is not around.

It'll be great to have another video about your experience as chessplayers and what difficulties you find playing against mostly males. Best of luck for you both

Part 2, 3, etc would be nice .. Thanks in advance to it... 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

2:51 yes we want another video about that.

Yes please eloborate on the womeen issues on chess, it can help the majority of new male chess fans to understand why things are like it is in the chess world with women tournments and such and to help the offical open ones be better for next generation hopefully with more boys learning to be better.

@bpmmcg3668

Жыл бұрын

definitely!!! I'd love that vid!

@atanasangeliev

Жыл бұрын

A lot of chess players have already talked about that times and times again, so it was a good call to skip that. Basically, it is a male dominated player base. Also, for unknown reasons there are gender separated tournaments and the female ones tend to have lower skill threshold, which makes people look down on female players by default. There might be videos explaining it better than me, but that's about it.

@Anthony_Goncalves

Жыл бұрын

@@atanasangeliev not rly right there are no Male only tournamens. Woman just cant keep up with man thats why they give them a tourmament to give the some exposute

@foxnfire6388

Жыл бұрын

Seems women just get more celebrations which is sexist as far as I see it. If you’re just as good why need more validation from a mostly male audience too?

Favorite video so far! Please make parts 2 thru 20

Thank you for sharing all your stories!

One of the reasons I like you guys is how approachable you make the game look for outsiders. It helps a ton that you guys are just fun people. The reason I quit when I was a kid was because I didn't have anyone to play with. Last summer, I sat down at a ren fair with a chess board and played for like six hours against total strangers. Anyway, the point is thanks. :)

I totally want to see a video of you guys elaborating on your experiences as female chess players in the male-dominated microscosm that chess is!

@MrGriff305

Жыл бұрын

But for some very strange reason, the three chess ladies, Andrea, Alex, and Anna, get most of the online attention and money for their given skill level. And even though they aren't top-tier chess players, they get invited to poker tournaments, chess boxing, etc... So in terms of online money, women mysteriously dominate 🤔

@linejohanne980

Жыл бұрын

Yes, me too. I also play chess, and I'm the only girl in my chess club. It would be cool to hear your experience in the male-dominated environment.

@bryansweeney3077

Жыл бұрын

@@MrGriff305 It just goes to show you, being a chess streamer isn't all about ELO. GothamChess is the biggest chess streamer, despite not being a GM, and the Botez sisters have done quite well, too. Super high level players like Magnus and Hikaru can generate viewers through sheer skill alone, but once you get below the top level, it's more about stream-lined, reliable, and engaging content. Being good-looking certainly doesn't hurt either (looking at you, Eric Rosen)

@divyanshsingh1078

Жыл бұрын

@@MrGriff305 you have such a dirty and tiny mind. I won't explain anything to you

@jaideepshekhar4621

Жыл бұрын

Clickbait video. They're learning well from Gotham!

2:46 actually, yes

That clip with magnus was amazing

I have ADHD too. I could totally see how chess would bring you into a hyperfocused state rather than an unfocused state. It feels great to hyperfocus. That's when ADHD feels like a superpower instead of the hinderance it usually is.

I started chess when I was 7. My elder brother taught me and suddenly I was in the school chess team. I remember boys used to bet on me in tournaments saying they'll checkmate me under 50 moves or something. Winning bets was my part time job those days 😂 Good old days

Ain’t no party like a chess club party! You could do a count down of your top ten stories, but probably best to keep it somewhat anonymous. I’ve seen some crazy stuff in the chess world.

( WE ) need a Part 2 ! ! Excellent video and very informative and funny, and "Thank you" for sharing the video... * Alex and Andrea are both bright, intelligent, and attractive... " Semper Fi " Mike in Montana :)

1:05 Holy shit Andrea really got piano fingers! Crazy stretch, nice

6:09 ELO DIGGERS 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I love how you made your own Wired/GQ type video I didn't even notice it was this channel for about half of it😂 keep the hustle goin girls

@shors5841

Жыл бұрын

wired always has a pure white background and they rip it off of the paper but sure

@toriless

Жыл бұрын

Maybe they will do one of the Google search questions for them?

Respect, dedication since y'all were 6, props to papa botez as well.

very entertaining, part 2 plz

6:30 this guy castled irl

I think the logic puzzle at the end should be: Ace, Jack, King, Queen. I hope.

@italomarcos1231

Жыл бұрын

that's right, i got the same answer. i will explain how i came into that if someone comes across my comment later: that's the only answer because as queen shouldn't be next to jack and ace, she should be placed at the edges, and her only possible “neighbour” is king. so we might have “queen - king - x - x” or “x - x - king - queen”, and we decide between these two taking in that king can't be next to ace and jack isn't in spot 3, so neither “queen - king - ace - jack” and “queen - king - jack - ace” are valid, remaining “ace - jack - king - queen” as the answer

That was great. Definitely want part 2.

@GM_Harry

Жыл бұрын

agreed

Loved the comment on ADHD, and totally felt this. Thank you for this fr... Much luck and much love!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

As a guy, I would be interested in a "women's issues in chess" video, and also yes please on a part 2 for this.

@toriless

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, why not 1 of each.

8:00 Ace Jack King Queen 😤

thank you for this video :D we'd definitely love more!

Amazing stories! I for one would love a follow up video. Also, at 5:10, the text says 'were' when it should say "we're". Lil heads up!

2:50 I'm a male and I'd love to learn more about female issues in chess! Your experiences and thoughts are so valid and important.

@DarkFlames42

Жыл бұрын

I think you meant female issues xD

@kylechen6714

Жыл бұрын

Wdym

@serehero4722

Жыл бұрын

@@DarkFlames42 ur right xD I'll go edit that. Thanks for letting me know 😂

What do you mean master(s)? I see a master and a younger sister

I demand a part 2 this very second

Yeah this was fun give us a part 2

hahah love this! yes please, more chess drama/gossip

We want part two!

PART 2 PLEASE

Need part 2!!

I want a video about issues you faced as female chess players

Super inspiring. I love seeing you all thrive!

Part 2 pls!

Legend has it, Andrea is still trying to solve that logic puzzle.

"You don't look like a chess player" totally reminds me of the story retired Congresswoman Pat Schroeder tells of how she was contemplating running for President, and some jerk in the media said, "But you don't look presidential," and Pat came back with, "Well, that's because we've never had a President that looked like me before."

would love a part 2 or vid on women experiences in chess !! im a girl who's a huge fan of you two, keep it up !! :D

PART 2 PLZ

Part 2 needed

Clearly this channel is for 8 to 12 year olds

I would love to see a part two and the women’s issues video. As a high school chess coach I’ve always struggled getting girls involved.

@bakkes9030

9 ай бұрын

who cares

@nevilsizer53

9 ай бұрын

@@bakkes9030 about you? Probably no one, which is why you have to negatively comment on a three month old post. Hope this post gives you the kind of vindication of your existence you weee looking for.

Part two? We need part three and four already.

Part 2 pls

Would love the women’s issues in chess vid, would be v insightful.

@reginaldforthright805

Жыл бұрын

More likely a bunch of moaning.

@juliel2488

Жыл бұрын

@@reginaldforthright805 That's what you do now

@MadaxeMunkeee

Жыл бұрын

@@reginaldforthright805f I had to pay $10 for every time a woman complained about womens issues in chess and I earned $1 for every time a man did I would be very rich indeed

@ethananderer4343

Жыл бұрын

I agree

The Botez sisters are so beautiful! Why would anyone bully someone for being really talented at chess (especially girls as lovely as them)? I agree that the word nerd has a negative connotation to it. I definitely think intellectual badasses, or very talented chess scholars is a much more accurate description. 😊

@mrmezclicks1908

Жыл бұрын

Down bad

Yes waiting for part two

3:00 chess speaks for itself

I actually would love another video on women in chess. I think as a man (not just in chess, but in general) it is important for me to seek out marginalized perspectives so I can analyze my own behaviour and see if how I act is actually lining up with my values. That being said there's absolutely no pressure on y'all to make that video. You've done more than enough work to break down stereotypes and educate others than is required, and for that I'm very appreciative.

As a young (17) girl chess player, would like to see women's issues in chess and videos on how to navigate those as they can get kinda annoying sometimes.

Yes. Part 2.

You should post a video about the scottish opening

I look up to you two not because of your chess rating but because you all are actually really good at playing chess.

@Jwm367t

Жыл бұрын

Isn't that what a chess rating is supposed to measure? lmao

Yes, please do a video about the women in chess experience. Maybe have Jennifer Shahade or other WGM or US world champion on for that discussion among other women in chess. It would be a great video.

@niagra898

Жыл бұрын

That no one 💤 would watch.

4:01 classic Thursday in Norway

4:24 "There was this really well off lady" *shows picture of dead queen* noooo 😭😭😂

Hell yea do part 2..3..4, make a full stream of it 😂

I would actually love a video on the disparity between women and men in chess :) it is interesting that fide has a woman gm title separate from the gm title. (This is honest in not trying to bait, even though some people may see it that way)

@AnantaNow

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I think it is from an older way of thinking. I would like them to answer why the WGM vs GM system is maintained in 2023?

@johannhurst5734

Жыл бұрын

The GM title is applied to men and women. There are women who have the GM title. But FIDE has titles that apply only to women like the WGM. The GM title is awarded to 2500 elo (men and women) whereas the WGM is awarded to 2300 elo (obviously only women)

@johannhurst5734

Жыл бұрын

There are women who have the GM title. On top of that FIDE has titles that awarded only to women like the Women GM which is easier to obtain than the GM title. But still there are women with the GM title

@AnantaNow

Жыл бұрын

@@johannhurst5734 Yes, but I think the WGM women’s only titles would be based on the understanding that women need it. I think that it isn’t needed anymore. It should be the same for men and women.

Lovely childhood photos. The game is such a wide open adventure at that age.

I always watch Botez. I'm wired this way.

@gokulevrai1026

Жыл бұрын

U know why queen is the most powerful piece in chess? Because the chessboard look just like a kitchen floor hahaha😹 someone has to flip the burger dumba$$

Does anybody else wants the women's issues in chess video?

@tylerkay825

Жыл бұрын

No

@tylerkay825

Жыл бұрын

Not everything is social justice. That drum has been beat to death so much at this point that it takes away from the message

@bawseeeee602

Жыл бұрын

no

@gregoryjackson7903

Жыл бұрын

yes please!

@bawseeeee602

Жыл бұрын

@@gregoryjackson7903 lol soy

PART 2 WHERE NOW?

I want part 2!!!!

The baby Botez pics are so cute. 😂

YES! More videos on chess tea and hookups :)

So want part 2! and 3!!!!

Andrea speaks like someone telling a story on how batman can defeat superman. Or explaining to someone what are some of the other things Ben 10 can do

I tried to sit through this😴😴😴😴😴

I believe the best thing about chess players like you (or Magnus) is that you make fun content, and that's the most inspiring thing ever. In my times, chess and everything related had to be boring to be chess

Never Ending Radical Dude.

I like that part about ADD. i struggle with it too.

Part two and the one about how you are treated in comparison to male chess players are highly anticipated.

Alex the favorite the way she said our dad. Andrea we just assumed you was crazy

Part 2 please

Let's goo for part 2 !!

as a member of your male audience i would love another video on women issues in chess

Please do a whole video on women issues in chess, I would love to know more about your experience and how it impacted you. Sincerely.

@reginaldforthright805

Жыл бұрын

Hard to play at “that time of the month”. I think that would be it.

Eric throwing chair is peak chess on twitch moment and don't even try to convince me otherwise

Ooh yall play poker to??? I just subbed!

I think it's actually really good to keep sharing what it's like to be a woman in a male-dominated field (chess, esports etc) because so many people still don't believe how bad it can be! Would appreciate more content on that for sure

@johnstrawb3521

Жыл бұрын

Women have, on average, been far more incentivized to play chess than men of comparable skill levels. Special scholarships, special strata and awards within tournaments, an entire tournament system devoted to their lesser skills, de facto announcing spots reserved for them, special prizes... Take Russia, as just one example. Women have been incentivized and rewarded there since the 1920s for playing chess far beyond any relation to their skills, solely because of their gender. That's true as well for every Western nation, albeit not to the extent Russia and other SS republics have done so.

@thenayancat8802

Жыл бұрын

@@johnstrawb3521 Any askers?